Derivatives Operations Consultant - Middle Office
Posted Today by Strategic Staffing Solutions
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Listed Derivatives Operations Consultant role at a leading global investment bank involves supporting listed derivatives operations within the GBP Public / ASL Middle Office team in London. The position emphasizes accurate trade processing, managing exceptions, and delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment. The consultant will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to risk management standards. This is a 6-month contract position requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients
- Communicate effectively and professionally, ensuring timely updates and escalation where appropriate
- Manage client expectations and support resolution of queries and trade-related issues
- Perform daily operational tasks across listed derivatives products
- Navigate internal systems to process trades and resolve exceptions
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all processing activities in a high-pressure environment
- Multi-task and prioritise workload effectively
- Maintain strong attention to detail and awareness of operational and reputational risk
- Identify, escalate, and resolve operational issues in line with firm policies
- Support adherence to control frameworks and risk management standards
- Work closely with trading desks, sales teams, technology, and other operations teams
- Support resolution of trade breaks and reconciliation issues
- Contribute to maintaining efficient and controlled trade flow processes
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in listed derivatives or financial markets operations
- Client service or stakeholder management experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team player with a proactive and flexible approach
- High level of accountability and problem-solving ability
Salary (Rate): £350/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Strategic Staffing Solutions International 's client is a leading global investment bank and financial services firm, known for working with top companies, governments, and institutions. We are seeking a Listed Derivatives Operations Consultant to join the GBP Public / ASL Middle Office team in London. The role focuses on supporting listed derivatives operations, ensuring accurate trade processing, managing exceptions, and delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced, risk-sensitive environment. Duration: 6 Months Location: London Salary: £300-£350/day
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients
- Communicate effectively and professionally, ensuring timely updates and escalation where appropriate
- Manage client expectations and support resolution of queries and trade-related issues
- Perform daily operational tasks across listed derivatives products
- Navigate internal systems to process trades and resolve exceptions
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all processing activities in a high-pressure environment
- Multi-task and prioritise workload effectively
- Maintain strong attention to detail and awareness of operational and reputational risk
- Identify, escalate, and resolve operational issues in line with firm policies
- Support adherence to control frameworks and risk management standards
- Work closely with trading desks, sales teams, technology, and other operations teams
- Support resolution of trade breaks and reconciliation issues
- Contribute to maintaining efficient and controlled trade flow processes
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in listed derivatives or financial markets operations
- Client service or stakeholder management experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team player with a proactive and flexible approach
- High level of accountability and problem-solving ability
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